Economy

Experts say milk prices will stay strong this year

July 26, 2011 - 12:00am

A dairy industry expert says milk market prices are strong, and should stay strong for the rest of the year. Steve Roisum reports…

Venture capitalists investments in Wisconsin fall

July 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Investments from venture capital firms have fallen by nearly 60-percent in Wisconsin compared to this time last year. But that doesn't mean the picture is bleak. Teresa Shipley has more.

Economy affects back-to-school shopping

July 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The economy is leading many families to keep a tight rein on spending when it comes to back-to-school supplies. Brian Bull reports, donation drives for supplies are going strong as well.

Four dead, six hurt in pre-wedding boating collision

July 25, 2011 - 12:00am

A pre-wedding boat ride on the Chippewa River near Eau Claire turned tragic this weekend after a collision left four people dead and six others with injuries. Rich Kremer reports.

Drunken boating leads to citations

July 25, 2011 - 12:00am

The Coast Guard says hot weather is getting more people out on the Great Lakes. Trouble is, many of them are drinking and boating. Last Thursday alone, they handed out five "Boating Under the Influence" citations. Jim Leino reports.

Bliss Road to be repaired, following contentious debate over costs, payment

July 25, 2011 - 12:00am

A controversial road in La Crosse will be fixed, allowing easier access to a popular lookout point. Maureen McCollum reports.

NFL labor peace good for Green Bay businesses

July 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Owners and players have come to an agreement over the NFL lockout thus averting a strike. Players voted unanimously to approve a contract. It's a big deal for Green Bay, where businesses enjoy dividends generated by football fans. Patty Murray reports.

Update on logisticare contracts

July 25, 2011 - 12:00am

It's been more than three weeks since a transportation management company took over arranging non-emergency transportation services for Wisconsin medicaid patients. And as Steve Roisum reports, there are still details to be worked out with the arrangement.

DWD announces best single-month job growth since 2003

July 22, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin added 9,500 new jobs last month, its best single-month gain in several years, according to the state Department of Workforce Development. Shawn Johnson reports.

Wisconsin sees more campers due to Minnesota government shut down

July 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Minnesota state campgrounds are expected to re-open this weekend after a three week shutdown. Several northern Wisconsin campgrounds say Minnesota campers made them "Plan B". Jim Leino reports from Superior.

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Experts say milk prices will stay strong this year

Venture capitalists investments in Wisconsin fall

Economy affects back-to-school shopping

Four dead, six hurt in pre-wedding boating collision

Drunken boating leads to citations

Bliss Road to be repaired, following contentious debate over costs, payment

NFL labor peace good for Green Bay businesses

Update on logisticare contracts

DWD announces best single-month job growth since 2003

Wisconsin sees more campers due to Minnesota government shut down

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